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Question 1

absorb (v)

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to take in (something, such as water) in a natural or gradual way

Question 2

at stake (phr.)

Answer 2

at issue; in jeopardy; in danger

Question 3

awareness (n)

Answer 3

the quality or state of being aware: knowledge and understanding that something is happening or exists

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consequence (n)

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something produced by a cause or necessarily following from a set of conditions

Question 5

crack (n)

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a narrow break or opening

Question 6

critical (adj.)

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being or relating to an illness or condition involving danger of death

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current (adj.)

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occurring in or existing at the present time

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drought (n)

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a period of dryness especially when long and causes damage to crops or prevents their growth;

Question 9

environmentalist (n)

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one concerned about environmental quality especially of the human environment with respect to the control of pollution

Question 10

exceed (v)

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to be greater than or superior to

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flood (n)

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a great flow of water or of something that overwhelms

Question 12

gradual (adj.)

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proceeding or changing by steps or degrees

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host (v)

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to receive or entertain guests at or for (an event)

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impact (n)

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the force of impression of one thing on another: a significant or major effect

Question 15

issue (n)

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an important or unsettled matter

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popular (adj.)

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commonly liked or approved

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predict (v)

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to tell of or describe beforehand

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process (n)

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a series of actions or operations conducing to an end

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rate (n)

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a quantity, amount, or degree of something measured per unit of something else

Question 20

remaining (adj.)

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left over after a part has been destroyed, taken, used, or lost

Question 21

shift (n)

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a change in emphasis, judgment, or attitude

Question 22

slide (v)

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to move smoothly along a surface

Question 23

sudden (adj.)

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happening or coming unexpectedly

Question 24

terrifying (adj.)

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causing fear

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unexpected (adj.)

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being not expected

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amenities (n)

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useful features or facilities provided in a certain place

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anthropologist (n)

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someone who studies people and society

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appeal (n)

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the power of arousing a sympathetic response

Question 29

approach (n)

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a particular manner of taking some steps

Question 30

conservative (adj.)

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tending to keep existing views, conditions, and avoid makingbig changes

Question 31

counter (v)

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to act or say against

Question 32

culture (n)

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the customary beliefs, social forms, and material traits of a racial, religious, or social group

Question 33

debate (n)

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a contention by words or arguments

Question 34

economic (adj.) economics (n)

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of or relating to economics: a science concerned with the analysis of the production, distribution, and

Answer 35

consumption of goods and services

Question 36

encourage (v)

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to inspire with courage, spirit, or hope

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exception (n)

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one that is excepted or excluded

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edge (n)

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the line where an object or area begins or ends

Question 39

gathering (n)

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a coming together of people in a group (as for social, religious, or political purposes)

Question 40

give up (phr. v)

Answer 40

to yield control or possession of

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independence (n)

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the quality or state of being free and independent

Question 42

instability (n)

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the quality or state of being unstable, especially lack of emotional or mental stability

Question 43

isolation (n)

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the state of being alone or kept apart from others

Question 44

lifestyle (n)

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the way people live at a particular time and place

Question 45

manage (v)

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to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently

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sustainable (adj.)

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capable of being sustained: maintained at length without interruption or weakening

Question 47

worsen (v)

Answer 47

to become worse or of less value